Lionel Messi vs Paul Arriola

Lionel Messi

Paul Arriola

Both forwards in MLS, Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami CF while Paul Arriola represents Seattle Sounders FC. Lionel Messi leads the scoring with 12 goals to Paul Arriola's 0. Lionel Messi is the sharper shooter, putting 34 of 84 shots on target. By expected goals (xG), Lionel Messi leads with 11.2 to 1.1. Lionel Messi is the more clinical finisher, outperforming expected goals by +0.8. Lionel Messi has been caught offside more often (10 times). At 31, Paul Arriola is 7 years younger than the 38-year-old Lionel Messi.